BREAKING: FG Announces Major Appointments In Northern Nigeria, Sparks Reactions

Dr. Haruna Shehu has been appointed as the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Kafanchan, located in Kaduna State, while Dr. Ali Ramat has been designated to oversee the National Orthopaedic Hospital in Azare, Hawul, Borno State.

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, presented the appointment letters to the new directors during a brief ceremony in Abuja on Monday, March 17, 2025.

These appointments are part of a larger initiative aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services in Northern Nigeria. Salako emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare institutions and highlighted the critical role the new directors will play in addressing the challenges faced by these federal health facilities.

“These are new hospitals, so naturally, there will be some initial challenges,” the Minister noted. “Kafanchan is particularly special to the President, given his strong interest in that area of Kaduna State. He has also established a Federal University in that district, showing his commitment to its development.”

Salako urged the appointees to engage with community stakeholders and align their efforts with the President’s healthcare objectives.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Shehu expressed gratitude for the trust placed in them and committed to advancing the administration’s healthcare vision while striving for excellence in service delivery.